Suffering

For many modern-day Christians, death has become what J. I. Packer terms “the great unmentionable.” This attitude denies not only the reality of the human condition, but also the reality of God’s promises for believers beyond this life. The church …
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These titles by Dr. R.C. Sproul provide an excellent starting point for those unfamiliar with his clear, engaging presentation of biblical truths regarding the Gospel, redemption, and suffering. Set includes John, The Truth of the Cross, and Surprised by Suffering. *No …
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The statistics are jarring. One in four women and one in six men are or will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. But as sobering as the statistics are, they don’t begin to speak to the darkness and …
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The September 2011 issue of Tabletalk examines the decade following the events of September 11, 2001. It pays special attention to America’s response to those terrorist attacks and the advance of the gospel in light of such horror, and it helps Christians …
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In the last few years, 9/11, a tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and many other tragedies have shown us that the vision of God in today’s churches in relation to evil and suffering is often frivolous. Against the overwhelming weight and seriousness …
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All people experience suffering and sorrow, yet our responses to suffering often vary widely. As we grapple with the hardships and sorrows that accompany life in this fallen world, it is crucial that we build our understanding of human suffering …
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No truth is more important during these times than the truth of God’s sovereignty. Knowing that He works in all things for our good and His glory sustains us in the midst of tragedy. R.C. Sproul and Derek Thomas examine …
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Suffering often seems to catch us by surprise. One day we are healthy, comfortable, and happy. The next we find ourselves ill or injured, struggling, and distraught. The pain that invades our lives may come from our own suffering or …
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In The Evil of Evils, Jeremiah Burroughs constantly repeats his primary theme: It is better to choose affliction than sin. In a culture that disregards the significance of sin, this book can help Christians recognize the seriousness of sin and …
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Bunyan. Cowper. Brainerd. We read their stories and wonder how they endured. How does one survive twelve years in a dank prison cell? How does one survive month after month of a depression so debilitating that death seems the only …
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When the Gospel is presented boldly and without compromise it will always encounter opposition. In this series of lectures from Ligonier Ministries’ 2000 National Conference, “Upsetting the World,” Sinclair Ferguson, Al Martin, R. Albert Mohler Jr., John Piper, R.C. Sproul, …
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Dr. R.C. Sproul has often asked unbelievers who deny their need for a Savior, “What do you do with your guilt?” The question often breaks through sinful complacency, because feelings of guilt over sin are common. Unbelievers may ignore their …
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Does God care about the sin and suffering in the world today? Why doesn’t he bring an end to war and violence? When our lives seem shattered by personal tragedy, is there any answer? Is there any place to which …
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